When Grandpa Xia heard Xia Ran's words, he was stunned for a moment, as if he had never expected Xia Ran to say such a thing.
Xia Ran could tell from Grandpa Xia's expression that his mind was already wavering, so he continued...
"Grandpa, believe me, Zheng and I will be happy forever. I know you're just worried about me, but Grandpa, Zheng and I are legally married, we have a marriage certificate, he wouldn't dare to abandon me so easily."
Grandpa Xia moved his lips a few times, "You really like him that much? What if he doesn't want you anymore? What will you do then? Raise someone else's child for nothing?"
"Besides, is it really worth it for him to treat me, the grandfather who raised you for so many years, like this?"
Xia Ran nodded firmly, "It's worth it. I like him, I love him, so it's all worth it."
His tone and expression were more resolute than ever before, and Grandpa Xia felt a mix of emotions.
Xia Ran's appearance reminded him of his past self.
Well, matters of the heart are like drinking water; only the person experiencing it knows whether it's hot or cold. So many people advised him back then, but he didn't listen, did he?
"Xia Ran, I'm old, and I won't pressure you anymore. This is the path you chose yourself. No matter what happens in the future or what the consequences are, you have to bear them yourself. Don't come to me crying."
Upon hearing Grandpa Xia's words, Xia Ran's eyes lit up instantly, completely disregarding the so-called consequences Grandpa Xia had mentioned.
"Grandpa, don't worry, I will definitely not let you down. A-Zheng is really, really good. Just you wait and see, he will treat me very well!"
Perhaps because she was too happy, Xia Ran said several times that Gu Zheng would treat her well.
Grandpa Xia looked at Xia Ran without saying a word, but closed his eyes, feeling weary and his heart filled with bitterness.
I never imagined that he would say the same things his parents told him back then.
Xia Ran saw that Grandpa Xia had closed his eyes and thought that he was tired.
"Grandpa, you take a nap first. I'll go see if A-Zheng and the others are back yet. He went to buy you some porridge."
Grandpa Xia didn't answer, and Xia Ran roughly understood that although Grandpa Xia had agreed to them being together, he still had some reservations in his heart.
Xia Ran tiptoed out. As long as her grandfather agreed to them being together, that would be enough; everything else could be dealt with slowly.
Grandpa already liked Azheng and Xiaochen. Once he gets over this anger, he'll like them even more.
Xia Ran closed the door, but Grandpa Xia opened his eyes, facing the window.
Looking at the scenery outside, Grandpa Xia couldn't help but mutter to himself.
"Dad, Mom, is it because you're upset that I didn't listen to you back then? Is that why you're making Ranran do this to punish me?"
"Dad, Mom, I was wrong a long time ago, and I regretted not listening to your advice. I've already experienced the consequences of not listening to you. This time, you must protect Ranran and make sure he doesn't follow in my footsteps."
At this moment, Grandpa Xia was like a lost child, praying.
He had already suffered too much, and he didn't want Xia Ran to experience it again.
Xia Ran was unaware of what Grandpa Xia was doing in the ward. He had already found Gu Zheng and the others who had gone out to buy porridge, and the joy on his face was impossible to hide.
Seeing the joy on Xia Ran's face, Gu Zheng vaguely had the answer in his heart.
"Grandpa agreed?"
When Xia Ran walked up to Gu Zheng, Gu Zheng asked her a question before she could even speak.
Xia Ran was overjoyed and nodded repeatedly.
"Mmm-hmm-hmm! Grandpa said he's willing to believe us this once. Ah Zheng, you absolutely mustn't let me lose face in front of Grandpa in the future. I just swore to Grandpa that you would be good to me for the rest of my life."
Gu Zheng nodded. "Don't worry, it won't happen."
Now that he has already decided that Xia Ran is the one, he will definitely treat her well.
Not to be outdone, Gu Chen, nestled in Gu Zheng's arms, quickly chimed in, "Me too...me too!"
He looked so anxious and impatient, as if he was afraid that Xia Ran and the others would abandon him.
Xia Ran chuckled, patted Gu Chen's head, and said,
"Don't worry, you'll be a part of the dads' lives."
Qin Hao, who was carrying porridge nearby, felt his teeth ache when he saw this scene. He didn't want to speak at first, but now he couldn't help it.
"Fine, fine, the problem for your family of three is solved, but could you please stop showing off in front of me? I'm all alone, and it's making my teeth ache!"
Hearing Qin Hao's words, Xia Ran felt a little embarrassed and smiled, saying...
"I'm so happy! I thought it would take Grandpa a long time to forgive me, but I didn't expect him to agree so quickly."
Qin Hao wasn't really angry; on the contrary, he was quite happy for Xia Ran and the others.
"Alright, alright, I wasn't really angry. I was just saying it casually. Now that Grandpa has finally forgiven you, you shouldn't stand here anymore. Hurry up and take the porridge inside for Grandpa to eat. Keep Grandpa company. I'll go out and get something to eat."
He handed the porridge in his hand to Xia Ran, who accepted it.
"Don't leave either. Come back to the ward with us to eat. There's a table in the ward."
He felt quite embarrassed if Qin Hao went out to eat alone.
Qin Hao waved his hand dismissively, "Don't worry about me. I'm just a tool, I'm just moved around wherever I'm needed. The most important thing for you guys right now is to try and win over Grandpa. If you really feel bad for me, then treat me to a nice meal after these few days."
Actually, he wanted to ask his brother to give him a few more days off, or to give up the project with Lin Yi to someone else, but after thinking about it, he still didn't have the courage to say it.
Before Xia Ran could say anything after hearing Qin Hao's words, Gu Zheng put his arm around her shoulder and walked forward.
"Never mind him, let's go see Grandpa first."
He held five-year-old Gu Chen in one arm, but there was no sign of strain on his face.
Chapter 122 Blind Date
Xia Ran was led away by Gu Zheng, and could only turn back to Qin Hao and say apologetically.
"When Grandpa is discharged from the hospital, I'll cook you a whole table of your favorite dishes."
Qin Hao immediately agreed, and only after the family of three disappeared from his sight did he sigh and turn to leave.
Sigh, being all alone doesn't seem so pleasant!
Or should I have his mom arrange another blind date for him?
Qin Hao walked along, lost in thought, but before he had taken two steps, his cell phone rang.
When Qin Hao saw that it was Lin Yi calling, his first instinct was to hang up.
After all, Lin Yi contacting him at this time couldn't be anything good; he was probably asking when he was going back and then discussing work matters!
He's doing just fine here, but he doesn't want to talk about work at all, since the project isn't in a rush anyway.
But just as Qin Hao was about to press the hang-up button, his brother's cold face flashed through his mind again.
His brother seems to be in a bad mood lately. What if he hangs up on Lin Yi and Lin Yi calls his brother back? He'll be the one in trouble then!
After much deliberation, Qin Hao resigned himself to answering the call.
"Hey, President Lin, what advice do you have now?" he said weakly.
When Lin Yi heard Qin Hao's tone on the other end of the phone, his brows furrowed immediately.
"What happened?"
"Hmm?" Qin Hao responded with a puzzled "Hmm." "President Lin, shouldn't I be asking you that? It's a bit strange that you suddenly called me and asked me what happened."
If it weren't for the fact that the person opposite him was Lin Yi, he would have directly told him that he was out of his mind and left!
Lin Yi: "I mean, you sound really unhappy. Is something wrong?"
Qin Hao, who had initially thought Lin Yi was crazy, was completely stunned when he heard Lin Yi's words.
Why did he suddenly feel a hint of concern in Lin Yi's voice?
Qin Hao quickly shook his head, feeling that his brain was not working properly, that he could actually feel concern in Lin Yi's tone!
"It's nothing, I was just thinking about some things." Qin Hao dared not say that he was in a bad mood because Lin Yi had called.
"I wonder what President Lin wanted to say on his call? If there's nothing else, I'll hang up now; I need to go eat."
After Qin Hao finished speaking, Lin Yi on the other end of the phone did not answer immediately, but paused for a moment before saying,
When are you coming back?
Upon hearing Lin Yi's words, Qin Hao suddenly felt a little strange.
Why did he feel that Lin Yi's tone sounded like a wife asking her husband when he would be back?
Qin Hao shuddered, terrified!
"When I go back doesn't seem to have anything to do with President Lin, does it?"
Lin Yi: "How can it not be related? If you don't tell me when, how am I supposed to know when to talk to you about work?"
Qin Hao: "..."
Sure enough! Damn it, Lin Yi only talked about work when he called him, nothing else!
Qin Hao, who loathed going to work, said: "...I haven't set a time to go back yet, but I will tell President Lin when I get back. And how could I let President Lin come looking for me? Of course, I will come to you personally after I get back."
"By the way, I have some things to do right now, so it's not convenient for me to talk to you now. I'll hang up now, but I'll definitely come to see you in person when I get back."
After saying that, Qin Hao hung up the phone without waiting for Lin Yi's reply, incredibly fast.
"You little punk, you're still too green to mess with me!"
After hanging up the phone, Qin Hao happily put his phone away and went to eat.
Now that Grandpa Xia is involved, his brother definitely won't be going back so soon.
He didn't know if Gu En's matter had been resolved yet; he needed to call his mother to ask.
After arriving at the restaurant near the hospital, Qin Hao ordered his food and then called his mother to report on Grandpa Xia's situation.
He spoke very quickly, rattling off a string of words as soon as the call connected.
So after he finished speaking, Aunt Gu finally had a chance to say something.
"So, now the old man agrees to your brother being with Xia Ran and the others?"
Qin Hao nodded frantically, "Yeah, yeah, Xia Ran knelt there and begged Grandpa for so long, tsk tsk tsk, I'm even a little envious of my brother for finding a wife who likes him so much. Mom, when are you going to introduce me to one?"
Aunt Gu: "If you want a wife, go find one yourself. By the way, Gu En's matter has been settled. Remember not to let it slip in front of your brother."
Aunt Gu recounted Gu En's story. After listening, Qin Hao clicked his tongue twice and said...